 Spinach Artichoke Recipes Wind & Willow products are outstanding on their own, but they also serve as a base for many terrific recipes. Each month we will feature some of our favorites. Spinach-Artichoke, this month's featured flavor, is a truly versatile mix. Whether you're planning a get-together or met with surprise guests, this simple mix can help save the day! With recipes from appetizers to entrees it is a must to keep stocked in your pantry. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms INGREDIENTS: You'll need one package of Wind and Willow Spinach-Artichoke Mix 8oz cream cheese 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) softened butter or margarine* Mushrooms and parmesan cheese or bread crumbs DIRECTIONS: Combine ingredients and use cheese spread to fill mushroom caps. Top with parmesan cheese or bread crumbs. Line a baking pan with foil and spray with oil. Spread mushrooms in the bottom of the pan and bake at 350° for 12: 15 minutes or until bread crumbs are golden brown. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Spinach-Artichoke Hot Dip INGREDIENTS: You'll need one package of Wind and Willow Spinach-Artichoke Mix 8oz cream cheese 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) softened butter or margarine* 1/4 cup sour cream 1/8 cup milk or cream DIRECTIONS: Combine and heat on top of stove stirring constantly until smooth. For a spectacular presentation scoop out the center of a small, round loaf of bread and reserve the bread pieces. Fill the scooped out area with hot cheese mixture and use the reserved bread pieces for dipping! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Spinach-Artichoke Hot Hors d'ouvres INGREDIENTS: You'll need one package of Wind and Willow Spinach-Artichoke Mix 8oz cream cheese 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) softened butter or margarine* one 8-oz. can of crescent rolls or pastry dough DIRECTIONS: Cut crescents into 3 inch squares Place 1 tsp. of cheese spread in the center of each square. Fold in half to form a triangle Press to seal edges Cut a slit in the top to vent steam Sprinkle the top with parmesan cheese if desired. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. * Low Fat Alternative: Simply omit butter and use no-fat cream cheese! Some flavors may not set up in a ball, but still taste great and may be used as a spread! | 
